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5 Minutes for Books — The Host

June 2, 2008 by Jennifer Donovan

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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I have been wanting to read Stephanie Meyer’s vampire trilogy (which begins with Twilight) for some time now. They were originally written for Young Adult readers, but have gained an adult following as well.

No, I’m not into vampires, nor did I think that I would be into alien parasitic life forms that have conquered earth and are using human bodies as their hosts. . . but I was swept off my feet by The Host. From chapter one, all I wanted to do was keep reading until the story had reached its conclusion. With over 600 pages, it’s a good thing that I was reading it on a relaxing beach vacation, because I stuck with this thing and finished it within 24 hours. I’m not sure how I would have managed childcare, housekeeping and meal preparation on top of the desire to get to the end of the story.

I marvel at writers who can create something from nothing. Creating an original story about regular people is hard enough to do well, but to create a compelling human drama in the midst of a new reality–as Meyer has–is astonishing to me.thehostcover1.jpg

The Host is set on a futuristic earth where a colony of silvery worm-like life form who call themselves Souls have taken over control of Earth by inserting themselves into the human bodies. Generally that wipes out the personality of the human, and the Soul takes complete control, but when the soul Wanderer is implanted into host Melanie Stryder, things are a bit different. Melanie is one of the few humans left, a part of the resistance who are fighting hard to preserve their race. When Wanderer takes hold of Melanie’s brain, she continues to hear Melanie’s thoughts and desires. Melanie is angry by being trapped in her own body, and Wanderer is frustrated by her lack of complete control. The struggle between the two souls trapped in one body is compelling in a strangely relatable way. Caring about an alien and a rebel human surprised me, but I did become deeply vested in these characters, as well as those in the resistance cell that stumble upon.

Reading my description just doesn’t do this story justice. If you like a good suspenseful story with a little romance, an imaginative setting and real-life twists and turns, give this a try, even if sci-fi and fantasy aren’t what you normally read.

Another strong selling point of this novel is the lack of profanity or sex. Think the creative genius and storytelling ability of Stephen King without the backdrop of profanity and other vulgarities. You can read more about the author and an excerpt of the book at Stephanie Meyer’s website, which gives a tagline that sums it up for me describing her books, “Science fiction for people who don’t like science fiction.” The publisher’s website also includes an excerpt and a cool preview video.

If you’d like to win one of three copies of this book, leave a comment here. I’ll announce the winner in next week’s column.

The winners of Sweet Caroline are #72 Aubrey and #69 The Mamahood.

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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267 Comments

  1. Lily Kwan says

    June 8, 2008 at 11:59 pm

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Heather C says

    June 8, 2008 at 11:46 pm

    I saw this in the store today! How cool!

    Reply
  3. Becca says

    June 8, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    Your complete absorbtion in this book is exactly how I felt about all three books in the Twilight series. I didn’t know there were other books by this author, but I’d love to check this one out.

    Reply
  4. Jennifer Jozwiak says

    June 8, 2008 at 11:14 pm

    Please please please pick me!

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  5. Amy Pedersen says

    June 8, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Great books.

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  6. Rickey Moham Jr says

    June 8, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    WIN WIN WIN!!!

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  7. Angela Harris says

    June 8, 2008 at 10:09 pm

    Looks like a fantastic book!! i would love to read this

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  8. sarah woods says

    June 8, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    The twilight series are exception with Stephanie Myers; many thanks SW

    Reply
  9. Frances Watson says

    June 8, 2008 at 8:39 pm

    great giveaway thanks for the chance

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  10. SHARON FAIRCLOUGH says

    June 8, 2008 at 7:47 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful book !!!!!!!!!!!!! In a great serious

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  11. Joseph Perozzi says

    June 8, 2008 at 7:19 pm

    Nice prize.

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  12. amira says

    June 8, 2008 at 6:50 pm

    i loved twilight, and i have to wait forever to get this at the library!

    Reply
  13. Judy says

    June 8, 2008 at 6:27 pm

    I would love to win this book.

    Reply
  14. Colleen says

    June 8, 2008 at 5:42 pm

    I am a reader, every chance I get, this is a great contest.

    Reply
  15. Paul Greenberg says

    June 8, 2008 at 4:55 pm

    Great for that rainy day

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  16. Miranda Allen says

    June 8, 2008 at 4:38 pm

    please enter me thanks

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  17. Chris says

    June 8, 2008 at 3:57 pm

    I must admit, I am a vampire fanatic. This sounds like a great addition to my collection.

    Reply
  18. dorothy lazorchik says

    June 8, 2008 at 2:03 pm

    always looking for a new book please enter me

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  19. kathy pease says

    June 8, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    count me in please 🙂

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  20. Kam A says

    June 8, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    Sounds like a great book!

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  21. ray davison, II says

    June 8, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    Sounds great! Count me in.

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  22. Kayce C. says

    June 8, 2008 at 12:47 pm

    Count me in!

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  23. Janet says

    June 8, 2008 at 11:55 am

    ty!! 4 the contest!!!!!:)

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  24. Brenda Robinson says

    June 8, 2008 at 11:21 am

    I love to read in my bed before calling it a night!

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  25. Betty C says

    June 8, 2008 at 11:14 am

    I’m an avid reader and I love something that will really keep me interested. I really want to read this.

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  26. Ruthann Rhodes says

    June 8, 2008 at 10:54 am

    Both my twin daughters and I have read the Twilight series and are anxiously awaiting #4 in the series as well as the movie in December. Would love to read her other work. Thanks!

    Reply
  27. Zipporah Sandler says

    June 8, 2008 at 10:38 am

    I need a new beach read….this looks perfect.

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  28. Tiffany Howard says

    June 8, 2008 at 10:33 am

    I would love to win this for my Mom.

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  29. Tammy says

    June 8, 2008 at 8:53 am

    Thank you for the chance. I’m always looking for a good book to read.

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  30. kathy pease says

    June 8, 2008 at 8:44 am

    please enter me 🙂

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  31. Veronica Garrett says

    June 8, 2008 at 7:04 am

    This book sounds very ineresting. I would love to win it.

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  32. Cassandra says

    June 8, 2008 at 7:04 am

    Sounds good–thanks!

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  33. Rose Hayden says

    June 8, 2008 at 4:00 am

    The other books were so good and were actually books my daughter and I shared so we both want this one

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  34. Samantha Pruitt says

    June 8, 2008 at 2:16 am

    this book sounds sooo awesome!

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  35. Sherri Siler says

    June 8, 2008 at 2:05 am

    I would probably like this better than my daughter.

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  36. chris h says

    June 8, 2008 at 12:58 am

    sounds great

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  37. Deb & Jerry says

    June 8, 2008 at 12:34 am

    we are a family of readers
    we’d be honored to experiance this challenge

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  38. Kathryn Gutierrez says

    June 8, 2008 at 12:26 am

    My genre

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  39. C Duran says

    June 8, 2008 at 12:17 am

    Sounds very interesting.

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  40. Alicia T says

    June 7, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    Thanks for the contest

    Reply
  41. flared0ne says

    June 7, 2008 at 11:55 pm

    I ~LIKE~ science fiction. A lot. Shelves and shelves of paperbacks, and a steady turnover at the Library. And this looks/sounds good to me!

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  42. Kathleen S. says

    June 7, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    I saw this book at Costco and almost bought it. Would love to win it!

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  43. Zoe Lee says

    June 7, 2008 at 11:49 pm

    I auditioned to be the reader of this audiobook..it is very cool, a bit strange. Thanks for the contest…Zoe

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  44. marybeth i. says

    June 7, 2008 at 11:09 pm

    Looking for a new author to get into and this sounds very interesting.

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  45. Julie Smith says

    June 7, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    Ever since I saw Ms. Meyer mentioned as the ‘next J. K. Rowling’, I have craved her books. I have ordered the first two, and hopefully can win this one to round it out 🙂

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  46. JENNIFER MOWERS says

    June 7, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    great prize

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  47. Leslie says

    June 7, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    Sounds great. I would really love to read. Just started reading the twilight series.

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  48. Audrey Okaneko says

    June 7, 2008 at 8:41 pm

    I love to read. I’d love to win this, thanks!

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  49. Jean says

    June 7, 2008 at 8:16 pm

    Thanks!

    Reply
  50. Valeen says

    June 7, 2008 at 8:07 pm

    I got hooked on Stephanie Meyer by reading my daughter’s Twilight series. I would love to win this book! I’ve been wanting to read it!

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  51. William Sims says

    June 7, 2008 at 7:51 pm

    I would love to win

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  52. Karen Gonyea says

    June 7, 2008 at 7:00 pm

    Thank you for great prizes and contests !!

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  53. kris says

    June 7, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    this looks good!

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  54. shawna f says

    June 7, 2008 at 6:37 pm

    Sounds very interesting!

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  55. philip halter says

    June 7, 2008 at 4:49 pm

    enter me please

    Reply
  56. Dawn Allen says

    June 7, 2008 at 4:23 pm

    I LOVED The Host! I just had to read it because I loved her Twilight series so much.

    When I first started reading The Host I was kind of leery because I’m NOT a sci-fi fan at all. But, I was quickly hooked on the story. Stephenie has a wonderful way of telling a story!!

    I’m recommending it to everyone I know! 🙂

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  57. Sarah G says

    June 7, 2008 at 4:11 pm

    Can’t wait for the fourth Twilight book! So The Host will fulfill my needs til then.

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  58. Deb K says

    June 7, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    Looks like a great read!

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  59. Ed Nemmers says

    June 7, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    Sweet niblets!

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  60. Elizabeth M. says

    June 7, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    I love suspense! It’s one of my favorites. I’m not into horror but suspense is so much fun to read!

    Reply
  61. Anne says

    June 7, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    I would love a good book to read. Please enter me. thank you,Anne

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  62. Marion Burgess says

    June 7, 2008 at 2:29 pm

    Sounds like good book!!

    Reply
  63. Framed says

    June 7, 2008 at 2:18 pm

    I loved the Twilight series and agree that it is wonderful to read books without profanity and sex. It just proves that you can be entertained without them. Please enter me in your drawing. I would love to read The Host.

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  64. nicole belletiere says

    June 7, 2008 at 1:43 pm

    please enter me

    Reply
  65. Dean says

    June 7, 2008 at 11:37 am

    wife would love this for a summer read, thanks for giveaway

    Reply
  66. sharon says

    June 7, 2008 at 11:36 am

    huge twilight fan here, would love this!

    Reply
  67. Kathy Conley says

    June 7, 2008 at 11:33 am

    Sounds just like my kind of read!

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  68. Hesper F. says

    June 7, 2008 at 11:26 am

    Looks like a spectacular read!

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  69. brandy says

    June 7, 2008 at 11:04 am

    Looks intresting!

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  70. Joan Koczon says

    June 7, 2008 at 9:47 am

    I would love to read this book.

    Reply
  71. Jacqueline O. says

    June 7, 2008 at 7:34 am

    Wow, what a cool prize.

    Reply
  72. Lara Aleff says

    June 7, 2008 at 3:01 am

    I’d love to read this book!

    Reply
  73. Rose Roberts says

    June 7, 2008 at 2:22 am

    Please enter me – I love vampire novels

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  74. Carrie Baird says

    June 7, 2008 at 1:37 am

    I’d like to read this!

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  75. mhtz08 says

    June 7, 2008 at 12:39 am

    I’d love to experience it in some mommy only time minutes of the day:)

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  76. kiyana says

    June 7, 2008 at 12:08 am

    Ooooh scifi book! Sounds good!

    Reply
  77. Meaghan Fleming says

    June 6, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    Looks like a good book. Count me in.

    Reply
  78. Daniel M says

    June 6, 2008 at 6:13 pm

    looks like a good one!

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  79. Karrie says

    June 6, 2008 at 5:25 pm

    I am really looking foward to reading The HOst

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  80. L McLendon says

    June 6, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    The Twilight series is on my to buy list but it is not at the top yet, so this would be great.

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  81. Megan says

    June 6, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    I just started reading Twilight- I had to see what all the talk is about. Can’t wait to read this one!

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  82. Tara says

    June 6, 2008 at 1:06 pm

    Great prize. Love to read.

    Reply
  83. Heather says

    June 6, 2008 at 12:55 pm

    This book sounds great!!!

    I’d love to win a copy!

    Reply
  84. Virginia Polite says

    June 6, 2008 at 11:52 am

    Now this sounds like a book I can sink my teeth into. Definitely interested in the the occupation of humanity by alien body snatchers. Good job, I look forward to reading it. Thank you.

    Reply
  85. Jodene Gildea says

    June 6, 2008 at 10:59 am

    Looks like a good book, please enter me.

    Reply
  86. Donna Vance says

    June 6, 2008 at 10:33 am

    I have read the Twilight series and am eagerly anticipating the release of Breaking Dawn in August.
    I would love to read The Host as it is most likely as good as her other books. Stephenie Meyer writes wonderful stories.

    Reply
  87. JESSICA G says

    June 6, 2008 at 3:38 am

    I’d love to read this & see what all the buzz is about.
    Thanks

    Reply
  88. Kiley says

    June 5, 2008 at 6:15 pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Twilight series and have been dying to read the host…but money is tight this month! I would love to win the book! Thanks for letting me enter!

    Reply
  89. Kristi Blackstone says

    June 5, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    I would love to win and read this book! Please enter me!!! 😀

    Reply
  90. Sonja Hubbard says

    June 5, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    Would love to read this one

    Reply
  91. Jennifer Hedden says

    June 5, 2008 at 11:24 am

    enter me

    Reply
  92. valerie mabrey says

    June 5, 2008 at 10:00 am

    thanks for the contest

    Reply
  93. Kim says

    June 5, 2008 at 9:41 am

    I have this book on my summer reading list!

    Reply
  94. deidra cox says

    June 5, 2008 at 1:24 am

    this book looks so hot!!
    i’d love to read it:)

    Reply
  95. Renee says

    June 4, 2008 at 11:28 pm

    I’d love to read this.

    Reply
  96. Paula S says

    June 4, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    Great Giveaway! I love Stephanie Meyer and would love to win her new book!

    Reply
  97. Erica G says

    June 4, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    I love to read!

    Reply
  98. Gayle Morgan says

    June 4, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    love these books

    Reply
  99. Trisha Dowling says

    June 4, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    i actually just discovered her vampire books the other day and looked them up on my local library…all checked out!! would love this. thanks!

    Reply
  100. Shannon B. says

    June 4, 2008 at 1:26 pm

    My husband is a high school teacher and Stephanie’s books were recommended to him by several of his students. He loves them! I’d love to win this for him!

    Reply
  101. P. Adams says

    June 4, 2008 at 12:58 pm

    My daughter is having a cow to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  102. Timothy Glenn says

    June 4, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    would love to add this one to my collection

    Reply
  103. Karen says

    June 4, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    I want this one sad bad! My daughter loves the Eclipse books, but I told her I have to read this one first. 🙂

    Reply
  104. william causey says

    June 4, 2008 at 11:58 am

    would love to read this

    Reply
  105. mindy says

    June 4, 2008 at 10:41 am

    good read thanks

    Reply
  106. Rebecca Snodgrass says

    June 4, 2008 at 10:03 am

    too cool

    Reply
  107. Patricia Simpkin says

    June 4, 2008 at 9:59 am

    I’d love to own this book.

    Reply
  108. Crissybug says

    June 4, 2008 at 2:07 am

    I have heard so many good things about this book! Hopefully I can win a copy!

    Reply
  109. Valerie Mitchell says

    June 4, 2008 at 1:08 am

    What a wonderful prize!

    Reply
  110. ~Leigh says

    June 3, 2008 at 11:36 pm

    Stephanie Meyer is on my list of favorite authors. I’d love to win The Host. It would be a great read during long summer days at the pool.

    Reply
  111. Linda says

    June 3, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    Good Luck

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  112. Kat Bryan says

    June 3, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    Now that’s a different plot. Would love to read the book. If I don’t win, I’ll have to check the library.

    Reply
  113. Vicki Wurgler says

    June 3, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    taken over control of Earth-this sounds so good!

    Reply
  114. megan says

    June 3, 2008 at 9:20 pm

    I don’t know about a vampire books but the other posters reccommendations have peaked my interest. Please enter me.

    Reply
  115. Catherine copeland says

    June 3, 2008 at 9:00 pm

    I love Stephanie Myers

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  116. Ivan Girl says

    June 3, 2008 at 8:47 pm

    i hope i am eligible.

    i really want to have a copy of this book.

    please? 🙂

    Reply
  117. DeeAnn says

    June 3, 2008 at 7:32 pm

    Love sci-fi, so looking forward to reading this book. Thanks 😉

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  118. Tanya Moyer says

    June 3, 2008 at 7:23 pm

    Ooohh…sounds totally good. I have not read these books, but they sound interesting. Sign me up please?! Thanks for offering!
    ~Tanya
    the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com

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  119. Barbara Fox says

    June 3, 2008 at 7:10 pm

    Sounds good!

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  120. Adriana BH says

    June 3, 2008 at 7:07 pm

    Love her books! Thank you.

    Reply
  121. Kari Follett says

    June 3, 2008 at 7:00 pm

    I’d love to win this, my 12 yr old daughter loves, loves her Twilight series and has them all!!

    Reply
  122. Jessica Mcghee says

    June 3, 2008 at 7:00 pm

    I would to read one of her books! I keep seeing them and have just never tried one.

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  123. Lisa writes... says

    June 3, 2008 at 5:43 pm

    Count me in! I’ve been dying to read the Twilight trilogy (my son has and he loved them)–but they’re always gone from the library!

    Reply
  124. Lina Correa says

    June 3, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    I read the three books in her first series…great!

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  125. Mike Weisberg says

    June 3, 2008 at 5:23 pm

    I want to win

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  126. judy brittle says

    June 3, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    i just recently heard about the host and its sounds sooo good. i will have to read the series.

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  127. Amy says

    June 3, 2008 at 3:40 pm

    I’ve been interested in reading this series for a while. Thanks for the contest.

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  128. Holly says

    June 3, 2008 at 3:28 pm

    Sounds like a good read!!

    Reply
  129. jeanette malan says

    June 3, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    heard great things about this series

    Reply
  130. israel y says

    June 3, 2008 at 3:16 pm

    thanks for the contest

    Reply
  131. Forgetfulone says

    June 3, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    I really want to read this book!

    Reply
  132. Linda Lansford says

    June 3, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    I would love to read this!

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  133. Sarah says

    June 3, 2008 at 2:09 pm

    enter me!

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  134. Angela J says

    June 3, 2008 at 1:57 pm

    Sounds like it would be a good read.

    Reply
  135. Tarah says

    June 3, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    I’d love a book to escape into for a few days!

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  136. SJ says

    June 3, 2008 at 1:43 pm

    I’d love to win!

    Reply
  137. Maja says

    June 3, 2008 at 12:53 pm

    pick me

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  138. Angel says

    June 3, 2008 at 12:53 pm

    i love it

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  139. Ana says

    June 3, 2008 at 12:52 pm

    so cool

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  140. Belinda says

    June 3, 2008 at 12:22 pm

    I love Stephenie Meyer. I am a member of the Twilighters fan club. I’m waiting for her next book Breaking Dawn. I would love a copy of The Host to keep me busy until then. If it’s as good as her other books…I would love to read it. Thanks!

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  141. Linda Pinto says

    June 3, 2008 at 12:15 pm

    This is a very good read. Please enter me.

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  142. Jenny says

    June 3, 2008 at 11:57 am

    I just bought this. I can’t wait to read it.

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  143. jan koontz says

    June 3, 2008 at 11:48 am

    just to cool

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  144. tim brown says

    June 3, 2008 at 11:21 am

    Please enter me.
    THANK YOU GOD BLESS

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  145. Jess V. says

    June 3, 2008 at 10:52 am

    Please enter me. It looks like a good summer read.

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  146. Linda Howard says

    June 3, 2008 at 10:44 am

    Please enter me; I would love to read this!

    Reply
  147. Nicol says

    June 3, 2008 at 10:03 am

    I really enjoyed the Twilight series and I have been waiting to read this one. Thanks!

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  148. Patty says

    June 3, 2008 at 10:01 am

    Thank you for having this contest. I really appreciate it.

    Reply
  149. Karen M says

    June 3, 2008 at 9:55 am

    Please enter me!

    Reply
  150. Playful Professional says

    June 3, 2008 at 9:55 am

    I just finished the Twilight series and LOVED it! I would love to win these and get to read another one of her books!!

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  151. ANNE S says

    June 3, 2008 at 9:00 am

    Ususally don’t care for vampire stories, but this sounds different. thanks

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  152. Carol G says

    June 3, 2008 at 8:35 am

    Haven’t read any of her books, but the idea of a good story without the current prevalence of profanity and extreme sex would be welcome.

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  153. Susan says

    June 3, 2008 at 8:15 am

    Sounds interesting!

    Reply
  154. Lisa Fosses says

    June 3, 2008 at 7:50 am

    I just finished a god book and need a new read

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  155. Debbie says

    June 3, 2008 at 7:37 am

    I have heard so much about these books from my dd. She has been wanting to read them. Winning one would be great! 🙂

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  156. david basile says

    June 3, 2008 at 7:22 am

    looks like a good read

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  157. Lisa says

    June 3, 2008 at 6:55 am

    Funny, I was just talking of these books to my husband yesterday, I would love to win… Thank you

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  158. David says

    June 3, 2008 at 6:37 am

    I’m looking forward to reading this book as I’ve heard a lot about it.

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  159. Terra Heck says

    June 3, 2008 at 4:25 am

    This sounds like an interesting read.

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  160. Deborah Rosen says

    June 3, 2008 at 4:04 am

    Your description was great! I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about “The Host” but I really wasn’t clear about the story line until you explained it. Now I really want to win!

    Reply
  161. sandy says

    June 3, 2008 at 3:20 am

    nice

    Reply
  162. Stephen Saunders says

    June 3, 2008 at 2:43 am

    sweet prize.

    Reply
  163. Carrie S says

    June 3, 2008 at 2:28 am

    I saw this at borders yesterday and put it on my mental to read list! I’d love to win it 🙂

    Reply
  164. marleen davis says

    June 3, 2008 at 2:17 am

    I’ve heard nothing but good things about this novel. I’m anxious to read it and hope I win. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  165. Corrie C says

    June 3, 2008 at 2:12 am

    You guys always have good give aways!

    Reply
  166. Pauline M says

    June 3, 2008 at 12:33 am

    I have never read any of Stephanie Meyer’s books before, but I had the great pleasure of meeting her at a TV station in Utah a few weeks ago and she is an absolutely wonderful person! Very sweet and down to earth. I am now reading one of her Twilight Series books and love it. I would love to move on to The Host when I finish this one! Thanks

    Reply
  167. Sarah M says

    June 3, 2008 at 12:13 am

    I LOVE Stephenie Meyer! She’s one of my favorite authors, but I haven’t had a chance to read this one yet (they haven’t gotten it in at our library yet). I’ve heard that it’s very good, and I love to be entered in your contest. By the way, you really should read the Twilight series, some of the most easy to read but complex stories I’ve ever read. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  168. Susan C says

    June 2, 2008 at 11:59 pm

    This sounds wonderfully scary!

    Reply
  169. Cara says

    June 2, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    I would love this book, I haven’t read much more than childrens books in a long while.

    Reply
  170. Belinda A. says

    June 2, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    This sounds like the perfect summer read – and a nice change from parenting magazines . . .

    Reply
  171. Sandy F. says

    June 2, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    OOHHH…sounds so interesting. Both my husband and I would really enjoy this book. Count me in…thanks :O)

    Reply
  172. Susan Smith says

    June 2, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    Sounds interesting

    Reply
  173. Dan Smith says

    June 2, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    Please enter me

    Reply
  174. Heather says

    June 2, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    Sounds interesting. I’ve been known to like science fiction – and fantasy, and while I think most of Stephen King’s stuff is freak me out in the dark creepy, this sounds like more of an internal struggle than a creepy struggle.

    Reply
  175. Christel says

    June 2, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    I’ve started reading the Twilight trilogy. I’m starting the second book soon. I would love to read The Host.

    Reply
  176. Kathy Davis says

    June 2, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    Sound like a really great book

    Reply
  177. Rebel V says

    June 2, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    sounds interesting, please enter me.

    Reply
  178. Deborah Wellenstein says

    June 2, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    The author has had great success in the Teen genre; I look forward to reading her first foray into adult fiction.

    Reply
  179. Linda Moeller says

    June 2, 2008 at 7:37 pm

    I love a good book to read in the summer shade.

    Reply
  180. Cindi says

    June 2, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    No profanity and no sex. Sign me up! Actually, it sounds like an intense plot with a strong, angry heroine. You go girl! I would love to be entered in your giveaway. Thanks very much…..Cindi

    Reply
  181. Nora Scott-Platt says

    June 2, 2008 at 7:07 pm

    I haven’t heard of this book before, but it feels like a good read.

    Reply
  182. Kathy Scott says

    June 2, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    I am looking for some summer reading. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  183. Tonya Froemel says

    June 2, 2008 at 6:23 pm

    like to win this

    Reply
  184. Staci J. says

    June 2, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    This book sounds fabulous!

    Reply
  185. Kimberly B. says

    June 2, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    This book sounds great and Twilight was terrific! I hope I win!

    Reply
  186. Mary says

    June 2, 2008 at 6:14 pm

    Great giveaway, thanks!

    Reply
  187. geekbearinggifts says

    June 2, 2008 at 6:09 pm

    Ooh! I just finished reading Twilight, and I’m now a Stephenie Meyer fan. Thanks for the offer!

    Reply
  188. Naomi says

    June 2, 2008 at 6:06 pm

    My husband reads only sci-fi but this sounds like one I would read, too!

    Reply
  189. Tara R. says

    June 2, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    I’d like to give it a try!

    Reply
  190. Cheryl Free says

    June 2, 2008 at 5:52 pm

    I’d love to read this 🙂 *Thanks* for the giveaway!

    Reply
  191. susan varney says

    June 2, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    sounds like a good read

    Reply
  192. Adrienne Gordon says

    June 2, 2008 at 5:41 pm

    i’ve heard real good things about this book

    Reply
  193. Ann Fantom says

    June 2, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    I would love to win this! Please enter me

    Reply
  194. Aubrey says

    June 2, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    I have this on hold at the library, but it would be so much better to actually own it!

    Reply
  195. Stephanie says

    June 2, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    I have been waiting for this book to come out! I would love to win!

    Reply
  196. kelli says

    June 2, 2008 at 4:29 pm

    I would love to read this!

    Reply
  197. killlashandra says

    June 2, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    Wow, I would love to win a copy of this book. My step daughter and I both read all the vampire books and the story really is page turner and hard to put down. I would love to read this one too.

    Reply
  198. Marion says

    June 2, 2008 at 4:08 pm

    This sounds like a great story. Would love to read it!

    Reply
  199. Nancy says

    June 2, 2008 at 4:08 pm

    I would love to win. I’ve read the Twilight series and am interested to see what this book is like.

    Reply
  200. Bebemiqui says

    June 2, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    I love her vamp trilogy and really want to read this one!

    Reply
  201. Tricia says

    June 2, 2008 at 3:49 pm

    I would love to win a copy of this book. I really getting back into reading. Made Hubby take tv out of our bedroom just so I would spend time in there reading not watching tv.

    Reply
  202. Tisha says

    June 2, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    This book sounds like a cool read… I like that it is suspenseful and romantic at the same time!

    Reply
  203. Megan B. says

    June 2, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    Thanks so much, I would love this!

    Reply
  204. Krisinda Smith says

    June 2, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    This will give me something cool to read while I’m recovering from surgery!

    Reply
  205. Donna W says

    June 2, 2008 at 3:27 pm

    This looks like a book I would enjoy!

    Reply
  206. Beth says

    June 2, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    Sounds like a great book that I would love to add to my collection (after reading of course!)

    Reply
  207. Rodney K says

    June 2, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    I sure hope I win thanks

    Reply
  208. World's Greatest Mommy says

    June 2, 2008 at 3:14 pm

    I love the Twilight series. (Just got done pre-ordering Breaking Dawn.)

    Haven’t read The Host yet, but it sounds intriguing. I didn’t think I’d be into a vampire book either, but I’m learning to try new things.

    Reply
  209. lace says

    June 2, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    Just watched the trailer for the book. Sounds great.

    Reply
  210. Michael Capp says

    June 2, 2008 at 2:43 pm

    I want to win!

    Reply
  211. Judy J. says

    June 2, 2008 at 2:28 pm

    It sounds like an allegory on our battle between the spirit and the flesh. I would love to read it!

    Reply
  212. Roseann Kies says

    June 2, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    I’d love to read this one!

    Reply
  213. Anne says

    June 2, 2008 at 2:08 pm

    Nothing is better than a good, gripping book and a few minutes of peace and quiet to be able to read! Great giveaway!!

    Reply
  214. charline s says

    June 2, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    Sounds like a great book.

    Reply
  215. Sierra Rendon says

    June 2, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    I just read this by borrowing it from my sister! I’d love a copy to send to my Pop. He loves sci-fi. It’s a GREAT book! 🙂 She’s an awesome writer…

    Reply
  216. Nodins Nest says

    June 2, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    would be great to read again! ( I mean something other than childrens books 🙂

    Reply
  217. Bradley says

    June 2, 2008 at 1:48 pm

    My brother told me this was a good one. Looks like an interesting read! I wouldn’t mind having it to read for myself.

    Reply
  218. kelli says

    June 2, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    OOH I want to read this! I haven’t finished the whole Twilight series yet, but I just got notice the second one is on hold for me at the library, finally. 🙂

    Reply
  219. Rachel says

    June 2, 2008 at 1:23 pm

    I’ve tried to get this book from the library, but all copies are being held. I’ve been wanting to read it since I heard about it, but it just hasn’t happened yet.

    Reply
  220. Linda Peters says

    June 2, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    would love to read this one

    Reply
  221. Jennifer Barnett says

    June 2, 2008 at 1:10 pm

    Wow, this sounds like a great book. A mix of Sci-Fi Thrille with some real “human” interest.

    Reply
  222. Cocoa says

    June 2, 2008 at 12:31 pm

    As another of her fans I’m anxiously awaiting the release of the Twilight movie this December!

    Reply
  223. Desmond says

    June 2, 2008 at 12:08 pm

    Count me in!

    Reply
  224. Mandy says

    June 2, 2008 at 11:43 am

    Sounds like a good read! Would love to check it out!

    Reply
  225. Holly Blanco says

    June 2, 2008 at 11:27 am

    My daughter and I enjoyed reading “Twillight”, New Moon, and “Eclipse”. We are anxiously awaiting the “Twillight” movie. We would love to win and read “The Host”

    Reply
  226. Michele says

    June 2, 2008 at 11:16 am

    She is one of my favorite authors…I’m reading this book right now and you are so right…it’s excellent! I’m hoping to finish it sometime this week.

    It would make an excellent gift!

    Reply
  227. Richelle F says

    June 2, 2008 at 11:14 am

    Sounds like a great read!

    Reply
  228. mon says

    June 2, 2008 at 11:04 am

    i’d love to add this one to my summer reading

    Reply
  229. Adventures in Mommyland says

    June 2, 2008 at 10:55 am

    I would love to win a copy, it is almost impossible to get one from the library:)

    Reply
  230. Romie says

    June 2, 2008 at 10:38 am

    I’m on a long waiting list at the library for this too!

    Reply
  231. Aniela R. says

    June 2, 2008 at 10:32 am

    i love that’s it’s so creative and yet clean.

    Reply
  232. emily says

    June 2, 2008 at 10:24 am

    I really enjoyed the Twilight series, and would love the chance to read The Host!

    Reply
  233. canadacole says

    June 2, 2008 at 10:08 am

    All of my friends are ga-ga over Twilight but I haven’t gotten to them yet. I’d love to give Meyer a try!

    Reply
  234. Char says

    June 2, 2008 at 10:07 am

    Suprisingly I think I might enjoy some sci-fi like this. Hook a girl up!

    Reply
  235. Tobye says

    June 2, 2008 at 10:07 am

    I’ve been wanting to read these books. Sounds great!

    Reply
  236. Hil'Lesha says

    June 2, 2008 at 10:06 am

    Sounds great! 🙂

    Reply
  237. K. Cleaver says

    June 2, 2008 at 9:19 am

    I’d be interested in reading this. I like futuristic type books/shows.

    Reply
  238. Linda says

    June 2, 2008 at 9:17 am

    Looks like a great read

    Reply
  239. Allison says

    June 2, 2008 at 9:17 am

    I’ve heard about this book and have been wanting to read it. I love sci fi, and lately it’s become a bit of an obsession!

    Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  240. Ashley says

    June 2, 2008 at 8:55 am

    I’ve heard great things about this series and would love to win!

    Reply
  241. julie says

    June 2, 2008 at 8:40 am

    sounds great..love sci fi fiction
    3beez at bellsouth dot net

    Reply
  242. Karen Everrett says

    June 2, 2008 at 8:37 am

    As a librarian and mom/stepmom of 3 teen girls, I can vouch for the incredible popularity of this author! Even my non-reader devoured these books! Keep going Stephenie Meyer!

    Reply
  243. Kellys Krazy Kids says

    June 2, 2008 at 8:24 am

    I’ve read the first book in the series, and now I’m hooked! I’d love to win!

    Reply
  244. Mya Brooks says

    June 2, 2008 at 8:21 am

    This is such my type of reading!!! Please Enter me!!!

    Reply
  245. Summer says

    June 2, 2008 at 8:04 am

    This is a book I’m planning to read. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

    Reply
  246. Katrina (Callapidder Days) says

    June 2, 2008 at 8:03 am

    Okay, sign me up! I’m not usually into vampires or aliens either, but a good story can pull me in regardless of the backdrop.

    Reply
  247. Louise Brouillette says

    June 2, 2008 at 7:53 am

    Sounds like a great read

    Reply
  248. Mama Zen says

    June 2, 2008 at 7:51 am

    This sounds really cool!

    Reply
  249. Steph Elias says

    June 2, 2008 at 7:47 am

    The Host sounds like a great book. Id love to read it.

    Reply
  250. Jill L says

    June 2, 2008 at 7:46 am

    Sounds like a creepy read. I love that it is without the profanity.

    Reply
  251. Becky says

    June 2, 2008 at 7:35 am

    My teens and I LOVE Stephanie Meyers. Thanks for the great review of The Host. I can’t wait to read it.

    Reply
  252. Teresa W. says

    June 2, 2008 at 7:25 am

    Loved her Twilight trilogy and I’ve been looking forward to this one!

    Reply
  253. TheAngelForever says

    June 2, 2008 at 7:09 am

    I am currently finishing up Eclipse (3rd of the Twilight series books) and love Meyer’s writing style. She took vampire book to a new level for people who normally would not even consider it. I have heard amazing things about The Host and would love to have my own copy to read.

    Reply
  254. Delilah Vela says

    June 2, 2008 at 7:00 am

    My daughter loves the Twilight trilogy, she started a trend with her friends,when they saw her read the books they started reading the books too.

    Reply
  255. Courtney says

    June 2, 2008 at 6:52 am

    I adored her Twilight trilogy and am anxiously waiting for the next book in August. I’d love to win this one!

    Reply
  256. chyk says

    June 2, 2008 at 6:41 am

    sounds enthralling

    Reply
  257. themotherboard says

    June 2, 2008 at 3:40 am

    There are over 500 holds for this book at my library.
    sigh
    I would *LOVE* to win a copy of this book! I need a new book for my upcoming vacation!

    Reply
  258. Stephanie says

    June 2, 2008 at 3:34 am

    This definitely sounds like it will be a movie someday. I’d love to read the book before it becomes “famous” in the film industry. I’m sure it would keep me on the edge of my seat!

    Reply
  259. Knitting Queen says

    June 2, 2008 at 1:52 am

    I’m always on the lookout for a great new book!

    Reply
  260. Lachelle says

    June 2, 2008 at 1:16 am

    I got hooked on her vampire series last summer and pretty much didn’t get anything done all week that I read them! But I definitely need a new book for my upcoming San Diego vacation and would love this one.

    Reply
  261. Bing says

    June 2, 2008 at 1:13 am

    I definitely love suspense story..I would rather read than watching it on the screen. And reading your descriptions makes my imagination works at all..Oh I really want to have it…Now I am looking forward to have The Host be part of my books collection. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Bing

    http://mygrowingdaughter.eachday.com

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  262. Natalie says

    June 2, 2008 at 1:08 am

    That sounds great…I like that you mention it lacks the profanity and sex of so many other books these days. I like that so much more than books that are full of it!

    Reply
  263. Noreen says

    June 2, 2008 at 1:07 am

    you gave a great discription, I want to read it now!!

    Reply
  264. Robyn says

    June 2, 2008 at 12:32 am

    I LOVE the twilight Series and really want to read the Host. Stephenie’s novels really do suck you in!

    Reply
  265. Kara says

    June 2, 2008 at 12:31 am

    I’ve been wanting to read this! Unfortunately I’m #160 in the hold list at our library so it’s going to be months before I can get it through there 😛

    Reply

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